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National Peanut Day

Celebrate National Peanut Day with a delicious snack! From peanut butter cookies to peanut stir fry, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Sunday

September 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATESeptember 13

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYSnacks

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate National Peanut Day on September 13 with a delicious and nutritious snack! This day is all about honoring the beloved legume that has been around for over 3,000 years. From peanut butter to boiled peanuts, this versatile nut offers an array of flavors and textures that make it a staple in many diets around the world. So grab your favorite jar or can of peanuts and enjoy National Peanut Day!

TIMELINE

National Peanut Day Timeline

Peanuts Introduced to Europe

Spanish and Portuguese explorers brought peanuts from South America to Europe in the 16th century.

Peanuts Arrive in North America

Peanuts were introduced to North America by African slaves in the 18th century.

Commercial Peanut Farming Begins

In the late 19th century, technological advances made large scale harvesting of peanuts possible, leading to the beginning of commercial peanut farming in the United States.

Invention of Peanut Butter

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, a physician and health food pioneer, patented a process for creating peanut butter in 1896.

Peanut Allergy Awareness

In the late 20th century, awareness of peanut allergies increased significantly, leading to changes in labeling laws and school policies.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Peanut Day

Make your own peanut butter

Take a bag of roasted peanuts and grind them in a food processor until you achieve a creamy peanut butter consistency. Add some salt, sweetener, or spices to make it your own.

BAKE

Bake with peanuts

There are so many recipes that include peanuts. Peanut butter cookies, peanut brittle, peanut butter bars, and more! Get creative and see what delicious treats you can come up with.

Go out for peanuts

Take a trip to your local bar or pub and order some boiled peanuts as an appetizer. Or grab some beer nuts from the vending machine for a salty snack.

CREATE

Create a trail mix

Mix together dried fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, candy pieces, pretzels, and honey roasted peanuts for a delicious snack that is sure to please. You can even add some cereal for extra crunch.

Go nuts with dishes

Create a dish with peanuts as its main ingredient like satay chicken skewers, or Thai peanut noodles. There are tons of recipes out there so get creative and have fun!

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Peanut Day

It supports small business and farmers

Buying peanuts from local farms and businesses helps support the small business owners who are largely responsible for keeping our food supply running. Plus, you know that you're getting top quality ingredients because they were grown locally and responsibly!

Peanuts are high in protein

One of the main benefits of peanuts is that they're loaded with protein (one half cup providing over 7 grams). That's why peanut butter has become such a popular post-workout snack - it helps to refuel your muscles after a hard workout!

Peanut butter is incredibly tasty

There's nothing quite like slathering creamy peanut butter on a piece of toast, or using it as an ingredient in smoothies and desserts. Peanut butter has a unique flavor that's unparalleled and sure to satisfy any craving!

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